How has the corona pandemic impacted the youth work?
2020
How has the corona pandemic impacted the youth work?
The world is going through unprecedented times: the coronavirus pandemic has taken people, governments, societies by surprise – and youth work is no exception. Some of the immediate consequences of the pandemic, and the policy responses to the pandemic, have intermittently gained some visibility in the youth field in Europe, but the long-term impact remains unclear. In recognition of the extraordinary circumstances, the RAY Network has started a dedicated research project on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on youth work in Europe.
The aim of this research project is to document and analyse the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on youth work in Europe, including the European youth programmes, and the response of youth work across Europe to the pandemic and its effects. The research project aims to answer some of the most-asked questions the pandemic has brought:
What are the effect and impact of the coronavirus pandemic on youth work in Europe? How do effects and impact vary between different youth work contexts in Europe, including the European youth programmes?
What are the responses of youth work to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects? How do responses vary between different youth work contexts in Europe, including the European youth programmes?
What role can European youth programmes and European youth policies play in supporting youth work to navigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and to actively develop responses to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on young people across Europe?
More than 1.710 respondents all over Europe participated, and a premise is always repeating: almost all aspects of youth work have been affected majorly by the pandemic. What would be the future of youth services in the post-pandemic era? Take a look at the paper and learn more about it.
